Available either in black with a bracelet or an on-trend military green color on a rubber strap, the Seiko Willard is one of my favorite classy tool watches from this year. For the money, the 70 hour reserve of the 6R35 caliber is a nice addition to what is a solid overall design with some interesting film and military heritage. However, with an updated movement, smaller case dimensions compared to the original watch, and just the right amount of vintage charm, the new Willard is an excellent option for someone looking for a modern diver with a proven aesthetic. Seiko SPB151 and SPB153 Specifications: Price: $1300 and $1100, Case Size: 42.7mm, Thickness: 13.2mm, Lug-to-Lug: 46.6mm, Lug Width: 20mm, Water Resistance: 200m, Movement: Auto Seiko 6R35, Power Reserve: 70 Hours, Crystal: Sapphire For some, the new Seiko “Willard” SPB151 and SPB153 are polarizing, with a curvy cushion case design derived from Seiko’s 6105 diver’s watch, which famously appearch on Martin Sheen’s wrist in Apocalypse Now. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the best watches of the 2020. I’ll definitely include links to video reviews where applicable and, as always, be sure to also check out some of our other blogs such as 45 Best Watches Under $5000 and The 40 Best Automatic Watches Under $500. In each category, I’ll start with the most affordable watch and work my way up toward the most expensive. I’d much rather spend time talking about watches I’m really familiar with than judge new models solely by their press photos. Many of these are just watches I really enjoyed this year, despite being older models. To reiterate, not everything on this list was released this year. This list will be long, so to break it up, I’ll start by taking a look at some of my favorite watches I reviewed as well as some great releases from this year organized by their categories: diver, dress, everyday, and chronographs or complications, before finishing with my top ten watches I reviewed in 2020, all things considered. As we approach the end of 2020, a year many of us won’t miss, I’m keeping it positive, looking back on some of the best watches I reviewed this year as well as some of my favorite new releases, because, despite the global pandemic and all the challenges that came with it, 2020 has been a pretty good year for watches. Over the course of this year, I handled literally hundreds of different watches from the industry’s biggest brands as well as many smaller independents and microbrands. In my line of work, I am privileged, spoiled really, to get to spend time with a lot of watches.
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